Interim Executive Headteacher

About The Role

Interim Executive Headteacher

The Growth Learning Collective (The Federation of Newington Green and Rotherfield Primary schools)

This opportunity arises because the current post holder has been promoted to be Director of Education for an Academy Trust in Kent and Sussex. The board are looking for an interim Executive Headteacher who can support the Heads in a time of change, as the board considers what the long-term future for this post and the Federation will be.

Both schools are in a strong position, with very effective and cohesive senior teams and Heads. Rotherfield was one of the most improved schools in the borough in July 2024 with an increase of 21% in combined measures, and in July 2024 Newington Green was graded outstanding by OFSTED.

This role would suit an existing Executive Head/Headteacher with capacity to be released or seconded or School Improvement Consultant.

The role would include the line management of the Federation Business Manager (Sharon), and the Heads (Mairead and Nia).

Specific remit would be to:

1. Work with the board to review the strategic plan for the Federation in light of the current post holder leaving, including growth and the future structure of leadership and Governance.
2. Ensure that there is a detailed plan, and actions for the schools to collaborate together when this drives financial savings, or the quality of education for pupils.
3. Check on the quality of education and challenge/support Heads to improve the schools.
4. Report to the Board on progress and advise the Board on significant strategic decisions.
5. Work with the Business Manager/Heads to manage resources effectively.

The Board are looking for someone who:

1. Knows the landscape of local education, in inner London, well.
2. Has significant experience as a Head teacher, and preferably experience working on school improvement across more than one setting.
3. Has the interpersonal skills to recognise the established staff culture across the Federation, who can sustain this through working collaboratively with others.
4. Can evidence impact on driving educational improvement.

School websites

The school websites are currently being redesigned, but the current ones do have lots of relevant information on them. Please see:

Visits

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be organised by contacting the Rotherfield school office on , or Newington Green office on .

For informal discussions with current postholder, Heads or the Chair of the Board, please contact: Krasi Toneva, Recruitment, HR Projects & Workforce Manager at or .

Applications

Apply online at jobs.islington.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm, Sunday 9 March 2025

Shortlisting: 11 March 2025

Selection process: 19 March 2025

Further details & terms and conditions

1. Islington, London
2. 2 or 3 days per week
3. Term time only
4. Starting after Easter 2025 (with handover with the current postholder until 1st June 2025)
5. Paid at circa £600 per day
6. The post is envisaged until January 2026, but there is an opportunity for extension in liaison with the Board.
7. Candidates looking to be seconded from their current post to take up this role, should agree this with their current setting before making an application.
8. Candidates who are interested in this role should produce a personal statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, in 11 sized font, addressing how they meet the criteria the Board have outlined within the remit and type of person section of the advert.

Rotherfield and Newington Green Primary Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and a childcare declaration.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children.

Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.